Engineer IV (At Will)

County of Tulare; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

Retirement Plan

Job summary

County of Tulare seeks an experienced Engineer IV for the Resource Management Agency in Visalia, CA. You will supervise engineers and staff across civil engineering projects, from planning to bid, ensuring compliance with county standards and laws.

Qualified candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree and at least four years' progressive experience, including leadership. A registered professional engineer license is required by appointment.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience, one (1) of which was in a lead supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Act as supervising engineer on design, construction, maintenance or specialty projects; direct the work of engineers, survey parties, drafters and aides in studies, designs, estimates and reports.
• Research laws; perform complex engineering work for drainage, bridges, highways, water/wastewater, flood control; coordinate construction projects; administer contracts and inspect work.
• Direct and supervise field inspections, permit issuance/inspection, and environmental reports; prepare contract specifications and bid documents; liaise with public agencies and the public.

Skills

Civil engineering

Surveying laws

Engineering calculations

Construction methods

Budgeting

Supervision

Highway design standards

Cost analysis

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

ENGINEER IV - AT WILL

Multiple vacancies with the Resource Management Agency (RMA), located in Visalia, CA. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies with the agency. the anticipate life of the employment list is six months.

Typical Duties

Act as supervising engineer on one or several design, construction, maintenance or specialty projects; direct the work of engineers, survey parties, drafters and aides in the preliminary studies, laws, designs, estimates and final reports for engineering projects; research laws; perform complex engineering work pertaining to drainage systems, bridges, rural and urban highways, right-of-way calculations, legal property descriptions and material coordination, water and wastewater systems, flood control systems, and/or other related disciplines; schedule, coordinate and direct construction projects; administer contracts, inspect work in progress, approve final work; review and check final plans and supervise progress of projects; make field inspections to insure compliance with laws and County standards and practices; direct maintenance and operation of flood control facilities; make engineering and economic feasibility studies; supervise issuance and inspection of encroachment and overland permits; prepare specifications and related documents used to secure project bids; act as liaison agent for the County in negotiations for agreements and contracts with public agencies, consultants and the general public; prepare contract status reports and environmental impact reports; handle correspondence relating to engineering matters; speak to public groups; interview, select and train new employees; assist with preparation of the annual division budget; maintain records and files.

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education/Experience

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a closely related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, one (1) of which was in a lead supervisory capacity.

Knowledge of:

Civil Engineering principles and practices; surveying practices and laws; Civil engineering calculations; construction methods and materials; Federal, State and County laws governing contract specifications; advanced math including trigonometry and calculus; supervision and management methods; Federal, State and County ordinances pertaining to highway design, construction and maintenance, subdivision and flood control and safety; local, County, State and Federal design standards; cost analysis and budget preparation; record and filing systems.

Skill/Ability to:

Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; write contract specifications, agreements, property descriptions and environmental impact reports; analyze and solve technical civil engineering problems; give verbal instructions; make cost analyses of projects; interpret budget and financial reports; use patience, tact and courtesy to deal with employees and the public under various circumstances; organize and schedule work; interview job applicants; evaluate employees' performance.

License Or Certificate

• Possession of or ability to obtain by time of appointment registration as a professional engineer as issued by the State Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of: Environmental elements and requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality act relevant to Tulare County.

Conditions Of Employment

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 20

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefits

• Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
• Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
• Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
• Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
• Vacation Accrual: 2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service) 3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service) 4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service) 5 weeks per year (11+ years of service). Limit of 300 hours. FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.
• Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
• Career Incentive Pay: Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.
• Years of Service: 5 3% 3% 10 2% 5% 15 3% 8% 20 2% 10%
• Group Term Life Insurance: $30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
• Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled. Provided by Standard Insurance Company. Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
• Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
• To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance in this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. Describe your experience supervising a team of technical professionals on a complex civil engineering project.

02 Provide a detailed description of your experience overseeing budgeting, scheduling and general project management for infrastructure development projects.

03 Demonstrate your knowledge of the publicly administered grant process for a public works project. Utilize and describe personal experience with this process as applicable.

• Required Question